CPF&SRS
How to start planning for Investment? – MWI’s Investment and Money Management Framework
How does one start planning for Investment? I get these kind of questions a lot. “How do I start investing?” or “What should I do first?” or “Should I buy stock first?” These are very valid questions for anyone starting in their investment journey. But I often find it very hard to provide a simple comprehensive answer.…
Read MoreHow much does an average investor need to save for retirement?
I did a quick calculation and found out that the average investor in Singapore would need to save about 78% of their monthly pay to retire comfortably at age of 62! I am not kidding you! Here is the assumption I have made: 1) A 40 yr old male is able to work till age of…
Read MoreMinimum Sum topping up Scheme
What: The government will reward you with tax benefit up to $14,000 a year if you use cash to top you and your family CPF account. $7000 tax relief if you use cash to top up your own and additional $7000 if you use cash to top up your siblings/Spouse/parent/grand parent. Conditions: 1) Your Siblings/spouse/parents…
Read MoreCPF changes from budget 2011 is good news right?
2 key changes to the CPF contribution took place in the recent 2011 budget announcement. Generally good news for employees and not so good news for employers (see table below for details). Here is are the changes: 1) Increase contribution ceiling from $4500 to $5000 2) Increase contribution from employer from 15.5% to 16% So in general good…
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